Federal judge clears defered resignations program for federal workers
U S District Judge George O'Toole Jr in Boston ruled unions lacked standing to challenge the buyout plan as it aims to shrink the federal workforce. The program offers paid leave through Sept 30 to about 75,000 workers who accepted the offer. Elon Musk leads the effort as Trump adviser on reducing spending, while unions weigh next steps and challenge legality.
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Gabbard sworn in as director of national intelligence
Tulsi Gabbard was confirmed 52 to 48 as President Trump’s intelligence chief after GOP senators who questioned her positions on Snowden Syria and Russia sided with her. She pledged to refocus the office on core missions while facing scrutiny over past ties and independence from Trump and Musk.
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Hegseth urges Ukraine to abandon NATO bid for peace
Defense Secretary Hegseth told Kyiv backers that NATO membership for Ukraine is not realistic and urged Ukraine to accept a negotiated peace backed by European and non European troops. He said there would be no U.S. troops deployed and warned Kyiv to abandon hopes of reclaiming all territory. Trump and Putin signaled negotiations on ending the war, with Zelenskyy and Kyiv officials engaging in talks in Munich alongside U.S. officials.
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